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Data Drinks - Spring Edition
đForget your job title, forget your powerpoints, and forget your elevator pitch: come join us at Chateau Moderne in Brussels on March 26th, 2026 for the Spring Edition of the Data Drinks!
đThe Data Drinks is an informal get-together for Belgium-based Data Professionals from all parts of the datasphere: strategy, leadership, data science, analytics, governance, security, architecture, ...
It's a great opportunity to expand your professional network and connect with other data enthusiasts. Plus, you'll be able to get drinks and food to fuel the conversation.
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Add the event to your work calendar, consider inviting a (data) friend, and if you want to connect with other professionals, you can join the data professionals group: https://lnkd.in/eqkpubKk
#DataProfessionals #NetworkingEvent #Belgium #data
Engage with Atlassian: Marketplace Partners Special
Join us for an exciting gathering where we'll dive into the world of Atlassian and explore its vibrant ecosystem. This event is your chance to meet and engage with marketplace partners who will present their innovative solutions and products. Discover new ways to enhance your Atlassian experience and network with like-minded enthusiasts. Come along and be part of our growing community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and connect. RSVP today and be part of something special!
Streamlining Release Processes in Large-Scale Environments
presented by Yuri Kudyn from Release Management Apps
Agile and DevOps have revolutionized software delivery, but implementing them effectively in enterprise environments demands additional strategies, practices, and tools tailored to organizational complexity.
Quality gates, compliance checks, dependency tracking, and linkage management are essential components of any large-scale release process.
In this session, weâll explore how Atlassian Jira, Release Hub, and Marketplace apps enable smooth, compliant releases across complex enterprise ecosystems. From complex dependencies to compliance hurdles, weâll break down the biggest release management challenges and how to tackle them effectively.
AI Apps builder for Jira (No-Code Way to Build Forge Apps)
presented by Stepan Fedortsiv from Saasjet
Jira teams often need custom dashboards, panels, or reports that arenât available in Jiraâs native features. In the past, building these solutions required development skills and time to write code. AI Apps Builder for Jira simplifies this process. Instead of coding, users can describe the solution they need in plain language, and the AI generates a secure Forge app ready to deploy, no coding required.
Join Stepan to see how you can build Jira apps faster with AI and Forge, and turn ideas into working Jira solutions in minutes.
Good to know: Our Brussels venue is located within the cityâs Low Emission Zone (LEZ). If youâre coming by car, please check in advance whether your vehicle is allowed. Public transport is a great alternative.
Agenda
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Speakers
Yuri Kudyn - Release Management Apps (Co-Founder)
Co-founder of Release Management Apps and Journy.io
Yuri Kudyn is an accomplished IT leader with 18 years of software development and management expertise. He has successfully led large-scale international projects and programs, consistently delivering high-quality, complex solutions within tight deadlines. As an Agile and Lean methodologies spâŠ
Stepan Fedortsiv - SaaSJet (Chief Product Officer)
Hosted By
Peter Van de Voorde, Chief Community Coach
Peter has been part of the Atlassian ecosystem for over a decade. He's even been an Atlassian for over 4 years.
His passion is helping others excel at what they do through the power of community.
He's one of the founders at Atlas Advantage, where he's focussed on helping Atlassian Partners be successful.
In his time off he's a dad to 4 boys. He also loves skiing, reading, boarding, and Lego.
Fabrice Huart, Atlassian Community Leader
Hi,
Born before the Internet exist, I can say that like Obélix, I fell into the IT pot when I was little.d of IT.
Passionate about Atlassian for twenty years, I have the joy every day of fulfilling myself in the Atlassian ecosystem and, pure happiness, of having put together a passionate team that dazzles me everyday.
Come and share your passion with me, do not hesitate to contact me.
Tessa Tuteleers, Community Champion
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Global Partner
Atlassian (http://atlassian.com)
Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality.
For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries.
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/trello-brussels-presents-engage-with-atlassian-marketplace-partners-special/.
Women in AI Belgium - community event
âPLEASE SINGUP HERE: [Women in AI Brussels community event · Luma](https://luma.com/zo9bog64?tk=RXQaG1)
Weâre launching the Belgium chapter of Women in AI Benelux, and youâre invited to join the very first community gathering.
âAI is shaping society rapidly â and women are helping shape that future.
âBelgium sits at a unique **intersection of technology, policy, and governance,** making it a key hub in Europeâs AI landscape. **Our goal is simple: build a community where people who build AI, use AI, regulate AI, and want to understand AI can connect**
âJoin us as we bring together the founding community of Women in AI Belgium.
âDuring this evening, you will:
â\* Meet inspiring women working across the AI ecosystem
â\* Connect with others shaping the Belgian AI landscape
â\* Learn about the vision behind Women in AI Belgium
â\* Become part of a growing network supporting women in AI
âWhether you work in technology, data, research, business, or policy â you are warmly welcome.
Product Unleashed Brighton + Online: Behind TV Apps + When 'too easy' backfires
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**Event Description:**
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Welcome product enthusiasts!
We're a meet-up group that hosts regular speaking events for those interested in the world of **digital products** and **doing things differently!**
Each meet-up features new guests from some of the most influential product companies around the world, providing unique insights, tangible ideas, and new techniques to help drive change from the inside out.
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This is a **hybrid** event, offering the option to come along in person or join us from anywhere in the world online!
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**Venue:**
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đš We are at Wrap co-working Brighton, a stone's throw from the station. We're looking forward to seeing you there! đš
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**Our Supporters:**
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Our March event is supported by **[MPB](https://www.mpb.com/en-uk)** the worldâs leading platform for buying, selling and trading used photography and videography equipment, making kit more accessible and sustainable for creators everywhere.
And as always our friends at **[Silicon Brighton](https://siliconbrighton.com/)**, whose mission is to put Brighton on the map as a technology hub, spotlighting the region for talent and investment.
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**Our speakers:**
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**Steve Down**
**Steve Down is a Senior Product Manager at Channel 4, specialising in building high performing streaming apps for the biggest screen in the home.**
Heâs spent years shaping TV experiences at major UK broadcasters, tackling platform fragmentation, performance constraints and all the quirks that make doing product on TV Apps a whole world of its own.
He regularly writes and speaks about the realities of Connected TV product development, sharing lessons from building and scaling TV apps across diverse platforms and fast changing user behaviours. His industry contributions unpack everything from platform limitations and UX challenges to experimentation gaps and the future of big screen viewing.
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**About the Talk:**
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**Behind the Streams: The untold story of TV App Product Management**
Forget what you know about doing Product Management on web and mobile - TV is a whole different ball game. Youâre juggling dozens of platforms & stakeholders, designing for a lean-back user experience, and working in an environment where optimal performance is everything. Add in the giants like Netflix, Disney+, and YouTube as competitors, and standing out gets tough.
**In this session, Steve will pull back the curtain on:**
\- What makes TV product management so different
\- The skills you need to succeed in streaming
\- How you can break into one of the most exciting areas in product today
If youâve ever thought about working in streaming or just want to know what happens behind the biggest screen in the house, this talk is for you.
**Raff Di Meo**
Senior Product Design Manager at Optimizely.
Raff has spent over 10 years designing products across startups, agencies, and enterprise SaaS, including a startup acquisition. Today, he's a Senior Product Design Manager at Optimizely, where he leads a team of designers reshaping how marketing teams create content across the web.
He's an active speaker in the UX community and writes Some Designers on Substack, championing inclusivity and supporting designers through a profession that won't sit still.
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**About the Talk:**
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**When too easy to use becomes a problem: from e-commerce returns to AI in design**
A few years ago, Raff designed a returns flow for an e-commerce product. It was fast, frictionless, and users loved it. It also helped normalise a behaviour that cost businesses millions and generated thousands of tonnes of waste. By every metric tracked, it was a success. By every metric not tracked, it was a disaster.
Today, the same pattern is playing out. Not just in the products we design, but in how we design them. Teams are reshaping their entire process around AI tools that can't even retain their own users. We're told the old ways are dead. Move faster. Ship more. Trust the tools.
In this talk, Raff will share what the returns project taught him about the gap between a successful design and a responsible one, and how those lessons are shaping how his team is navigating AI right now: what they're using, what's genuinely working, and what they're deliberately protecting.
You'll leave with three things you can take back to your team: why understanding the problem still comes first, how to explore with AI without losing your craft, and a dead-simple habit for catching unintended consequences before they ship.
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**About your hosts:**
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Product Unleashed is brought to you by your hosts **[John Griffin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-griffin-designer/)** and **[Dominic Port](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-port/)**.
The duo have worked on the design of products of all shapes and sizes and bring their energy and enthusiasm to this unique meetup, packed with great guests and knowledge - for anyone interested in levelling up their game in the world of products.
Afternoon Session: SETI + Space Agencies
***SETI: Space Agencies***, an expansion for *SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence*, introduces powerful asymmetric organizations â each with unique abilities, strategic advantages, and starting conditions that redefine how you approach the search for alien life.
As the leader of one of these institutions â ranging from private tech companies to global research networks â you'll bring a distinct perspective and specialized tools to the mission, unlocking bold new strategies and rewarding long-term planning.
In addition to these organizations, the expansion adds three new alien species, each with their own unique twists, and over forty new project cards inspired by real-world initiatives. These integrate seamlessly into the main deck, providing even greater variety and strategic options.
"Quick Start" cards, designed for use with the organizations, let you skip the slower opening round and dive straight into the action. They introduce an extra layer of asymmetry during set-up and can be used to further accelerate games in lower player counts.
Finally, the expansion introduces signal tokens, a subtle but meaningful new mechanism that enhances scanning efficiency.
Whether you're adapting to your organization's strengths or navigating fresh interstellar challenges, *SETI: Space Agencies* deepens the strategic landscape of your mission to discover life beyond Earth.
**The game will be called at 22:30, no matter the state of it.**
Access Bars or Reiki at the Commons Hub (30min or 1h session)
**Experience Deep Relaxation & Mental Clarity with Access BarsÂź**
âImagine letting go of stress, overthinking, and emotional blocksâeffortlessly. Access BarsÂź is a gentle, hands-on technique that activates 32 points on your head, helping to release stored thoughts, beliefs, and tension, leaving you feeling lighter, clearer, and more at ease.
**Reiki** is a gentle, non-invasive practice that supports deep relaxation, nervous system regulation, and energetic rebalancing. It can help release stress, quiet mental overload, and restore a greater sense of clarity and ease.
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âïž Duration: 30min or 60min in total
â In-Person Only â Feel the full benefits in a calm and welcoming space.
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â Investment in Your Well-being:
â30-min session: 25 EUR or 2 Common Hub Tokens (2 CHT)
â60-min session: 50 EUR or 4 Common Hub Tokens (4 CHT)
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âBook your session now and give yourself the gift of relaxation, clarity, and renewed energy! âš
Booking: [https://koalendar.com/e/access-bars-CHB](https://koalendar.com/e/access-bars-CHB)
**About Your Host:**
âââThis experience is guided by Mara [Regina](https://linktr.ee/reginadgaia) D'Gaia, holistic therapist and access bars practitioner.
âââ Contact: [integractiveconnections@gmail.com](http://integractiveconnections@gmail.com)
âââ Follow on Instagram: [@reginadgaia](http://www.instagram.com/reginadgaia)
Afterwork Session: Corrupt Bargain
Scheme your way through the chaotic U.S. election of 1824. Trade influence, secure key states, and strike deals to shape the final result. A negotiation-heavy political game where persuasion and alliances decide the winner.
[How to Play](https://youtu.be/Rp243FhejcU?si=95n4a1O4r63InJp1)
[BGG](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/317430/corrupt-bargain-the-1824-presidential-election)
[Rulebook](https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/224768/rule-book)
Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or game knowledge needed â Iâll explain all the rules before we start.
Management Events This Week
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Freedom, Safety, Risk & Reward
How are the dynamics of freedom, safety, risk and reward all interrelated?
Is it simply a question of how we can always maximize both freedom and reward?
What roles do risk and safety/security play in this system?
Can freedom and security be considered simply both as rewards, each with its own values and merits?
Are freedom and safety (not) nevertheless zero-sum related, more of one entailing less of the other?
How are freedom and risk-taking related?
Does risk-taking (not) by definition always mean less security?
The concept of risk can mean:
1)the probability of something bad occurring ("frequency") and/or
2)how bad that bad thing can be ("amplitude")
What implications do each of these two different types of risk carry regarding both freedom and security?
How are freedom, risk and recklessness interrelated?
What does the concept "freedom to make the best choices" mean?
Is individual freedom at the expense of safety (not) over-prioritized in our current world culture (possibly in some regional cultures more than in others)?
Or, seemingly contrarily, is our culture/society in fact overly-obsessed about safety?
Is it true (or not) that risk-taking always leads to greater potential reward?
Is risk-taking nowadays - possibly as a result of (and/or to promote) capitalist culture? - (not) _ethically_ overvalued?
Are some regional cultures in today's world more reward-driven (for example, to become rich, glamorous, famous and powerful) than others? What should be our ideal culture/attitudes regarding rewards and the earning of rewards?
What values should we give to freedom, risk, reward and safety in a _war_ situation?
In our society/world, should there be _fewer_ or _more_ rules with regards to risk-taking, security and reward?
Photo of free solo climber Alex Honnold (practising an activity that should - or should not? - be illegalized?)
PLUX Social Drinking & Networking - Thursday
Socializing and Networking đđ at PLUX on Thursday. Making new friends and drinking đ°đđđżđ. Everybody Welocme, locals, expats or new đ in town.
Geopolitics/GĂ©opolitique/ÚŰŠÙÙŸÙÛŰȘÛÚ©/ĐĐ”ĐŸĐżĐŸĐ»ĐžŃĐžĐșа/ŚŚŚŚ€ŚŚŚŚŚŚ§Ś
**SoirĂ©e dĂ©bat â Cuba : lâĂ©chec du communisme ? Aux radical-chic europĂ©ens ne reste-t-il que la CorĂ©e du Nord ?**
Cette semaine, notre discussion porte sur Cuba.
Depuis la rĂ©volution de 1959, lâĂźle est gouvernĂ©e par une dictature communiste.
Pendant des dĂ©cennies, Cuba a survĂ©cu grĂące au soutien Ă©conomique de puissances alliĂ©es, dâabord lâUnion soviĂ©tique, puis le Venezuela, l'Iran, la Chine.
Aujourdâhui, lâĂ©conomie cubaine traverse une crise profonde : pĂ©nuries alimentaires, coupures dâĂ©lectricitĂ©, inflation, migration massive et dĂ©pendance Ă©nergĂ©tique. La fin du soutien pĂ©trolier vĂ©nĂ©zuĂ©lien ont accentuĂ© une situation dĂ©jĂ dramatique.
Dans le débat public occidental, Cuba est souvent présentée à travers des récits simplifiés :
â soit comme un symbole romantique de rĂ©sistance rĂ©volutionnaire
â soit comme un exemple caricatural dâĂ©chec politique
Notre objectif nâest pas de rĂ©pĂ©ter ces rĂ©cits.
Notre objectif est de comprendre.
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### **Topics We Cover**
Nous analyserons la situation cubaine Ă travers plusieurs angles :
**1\. Le systĂšme politique cubain**
Comment un régime communiste à parti unique a-t-il maintenu le pouvoir pendant plus de six décennies ?
**2\. LâĂ©conomie cubaine et ses limites**
Pourquoi lâĂ©conomie planifiĂ©e cubaine produit-elle pĂ©nuries chroniques, dĂ©pendance Ă©nergĂ©tique et faible croissance ?
**3\. Les sanctions américaines**
Quel est lâimpact rĂ©el de lâembargo amĂ©ricain ?
Affaiblit-il le régime ou renforce-t-il sa légitimité politique ?
**4\. La fin du soutien vénézuélien**
Quel rĂŽle le pĂ©trole subventionnĂ© du Venezuela a-t-il jouĂ© dans la survie du modĂšle cubain â et que se passe-t-il lorsque ce soutien disparaĂźt ?
**5\. Lâavenir de Cuba**
Transition politique, réforme économique progressive ou stagnation durable ?
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### **What Makes This Different**
â Nous privilĂ©gions les tĂ©moignages de personnes originaires ou connaissant directement la rĂ©gion
â Nous examinons ce que les mĂ©dias simplifient ou ignorent
â Nous encourageons les dĂ©saccords argumentĂ©s et les perspectives contradictoires
â Nous analysons les intĂ©rĂȘts, les rapports de force et les rĂ©alitĂ©s Ă©conomiques â pas les slogans
Ce nâest pas un espace de propagande.
Câest un espace de rĂ©flexion.
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### **Why This Forum Exists**
à Bruxelles, plusieurs initiatives proposent des débats structurés.
Trop souvent, cependant, un petit cercle détermine les propositions et limite la diversité réelle des conclusions possibles.
Il existe aussi des espaces oĂč la gĂ©opolitique se rĂ©duit Ă des slogans anti-amĂ©ricains ou Ă des indignations partisanes.
Ce forum nâest ni lâun ni lâautre.
Nous accueillons une vĂ©ritable diversitĂ© dâopinions et dâexpĂ©riences.
Personne ici ne sera exclu pour avoir remis en question un récit dominant.
Les idées se confrontent librement.
Les attaques personnelles ne sont pas tolérées.
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### **Motions & Proposals Welcome**
Nous encourageons les participants à proposer des motions de débat.
Une motion doit ĂȘtre formulĂ©e avec sĂ©rieux :
â une thĂšse claire
â un minimum de contexte historique ou juridique
â une comprĂ©hension des enjeux gĂ©opolitiques
Les propositions destinées à stimuler la réflexion sont bienvenues.
Les slogans et provocations faciles ne le sont pas.
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### **Languages**
La langue dépendra des participants présents.
Les dĂ©bats se dĂ©roulent gĂ©nĂ©ralement en anglais et en français, mais nous pouvons accueillir dâautres langues lorsque cela est possible.
Langues actuellement possibles :
â English
â Français
â Nederlands
â Español
â Italiano
â Đ ŃŃŃĐșĐžĐč
â Farsi
Lâobjectif est la comprĂ©hension, pas la puretĂ© linguistique.
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### **What We Ask of Participants**
â Venez pour comprendre, pas pour âgagnerâ un dĂ©bat
â Soyez ouverts Ă des perspectives qui contredisent les vĂŽtres
â Parlez avec des faits, du contexte et de lâhistoire
â Si vous proposez un sujet, venez prĂ©parĂ©
â Critiquez les idĂ©es, jamais les personnes
â Pas de censure des opinions
â Pas dâattaques personnelles
â Pas de diffamation
Le désaccord est normal.
La paresse intellectuelle ne lâest pas.
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### **This is not a dating meetup**
Tous les espaces sociaux ne sont pas destinés à flirter ou à chercher des opportunités romantiques.
Si vous considĂ©rez ce forum comme un terrain de drague ou que vous faites des avances non dĂ©sirĂ©es, vous nâavez pas compris le but de ce groupe.
La conversation vient dâabord.
Les idĂ©es viennent dâabord.
Le respect vient dâabord.
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### **Location & RSVP**
LâĂ©vĂ©nement aura lieu Ă Ixelles, dans un bar public.
Pour préserver la qualité et la sécurité de la discussion, le lieu exact est communiqué uniquement aux participants confirmés via notre groupe WhatsApp.
đ Pour RSVP et recevoir le lieu :
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LX7UkWGZ3UdLQWLBvNdezN
Lâobjectif nâest pas lâexclusivitĂ©.
Lâobjectif est une discussion sĂ©rieuse entre personnes capables de rĂ©flĂ©chir librement.
The goal is not exclusivity, but accountability and quality of discussion.
If this format doesnât suit you, this event may not be the right fit.
Coffee Morning @ TALK C.E.C. with optional free art exhibition by Sara Del Bene
We have the exceptional opportunity to have our Saturday Coffee Morning Event at this amazing venue **TALK C.E.C**. in Ixelles.
Saturday, 28 March 2026
9:00-12:00
**Sara Del Bene**, one of the coffee group members & Italian artist, is having her exhibition "**CREATIVE ENERGY** - **An offline space to play, recharge and connect"** at TALK C.E.C. that weekend.
She has invited the coffee group for our Saturday morning coffee to this beautiful venue and offers a **free** optional **tour** of her exhibition.
Please see the poster and description attached about her exhibition.
**TALK CEC - THE VENUE**
This welcoming space offers, through a multi-disciplinary approach, unique activities and experiences, such as exhibitions, guided tours, concerts, lectures, artisan workshops, an art gallery, and much more.
With 190 years of history, Maison Demeuldre-Coché a former ceramic factory, is one of those treasures hidden in the most unexpected places in the capital!
After major restorations and enhancements of this historical, architectural and artistic heritage, the venue opened its doors about a year ago.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk8wjM-Q3uA&feature=youtu.be
https://talk-cec.com/
Founders Running Club :: Brussels
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacerâpets, friends, family, are welcome.
đïž Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
đ Now in 50+ cities
đ
Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Instagram** [https://www.instagram.com/frc_brussels](https://www.instagram.com/frc_brussels)
**Global FRC**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
đââïž 20k of Brussels: Prep Run #2!
Hi Runners,
The countdown continues! After a fantastic first session, itâs time to step things up. Whether youâre a seasoned veteran of the Cinquantenaire finish line or a first-timer, thereâs no substitute for time on the actual course.
For our second preview run, we will follow the route along Avenue Louise and the loop at the Bois de La Cambre. This time we will skip Av. Tervuren. This session will remain "steady and social,"
The Details:
Meeting Point: Right in front of Cafe To Meli (near Rond-point Schuman).
When: Sunday, March 29 th at 09:30 AM.
Bag Drop: Available. Feel free to leave a jacket or a change of clothes so you can stay warm post-run.
The "Cuppa": Weâll head back to Cafe To Meli after the session for coffee, snacks, and a chance to swap training tips.
The Pace: We are keeping it inclusive and controlled at a comfortable 6:00-6:15 min/km.
This is all about time on feet and building that community spirit. Letâs get those kilometers in together!
See you at Schuman,
The Brussels Runners Team
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Rise and Shine with Atlassian - Downtown/Nationwide
Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Nationwide Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian!
Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian!
Agenda
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Moderators
Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Hosted By
Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything
Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead
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Global Partner
Atlassian (http://atlassian.com)
Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality.
Partner
Atlassian
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For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries.
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-downtownnationwide-22/.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - The Data-Driven Brand
**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception**
Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably âyesâ, but weâre not sure how to implement or test this theory.
For our April meetup weâve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy.
Sheâll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so weâre guessing thereâs more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps).
Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and scienceâusing data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way.
**About Our Speaker**
Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasualâs Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
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Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves.
The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate.
730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves
830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate)
$15 for One Class
$20 for Both
Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you.
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform.
Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live.
So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent.
Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new.
Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with:
âą A demo
âą A real-world business solution
âą A bold idea
âą A UX transformation
âą Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
đ Business Value
đ Innovation
âš User Experience
This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value.
Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired.
Refreshments and bites will be provided.
And maybe next time⊠youâll be on stage.
CBusData: The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI
The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI
One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again.
We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all.
Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.
Humanist Program
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953
Passcode: 760812
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The formal presentation will start at noon
Gold Star Business Networking
Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!





















